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Email hapsychology@gmail.com
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Phone (040) 2784 7755
Real client experience with intensive clinical supervision
This is an intensive course aimed at giving real client experiences to newly trained psychological counselors who wish to be general practitioners of counseling and want to hone their counseling skills under intensive supervision.
This is an experience gaining course, since the field of counseling and psychology has several training programs for skills with role-plays, but does not allow new counselors to gain experience seeing real clients. Thus, this course is useful for newly trained counselors wanting real life counseling experience. Clients will be assigned to counselors and their work will be supervised by senior counselors/psychologists at HAP.
This course builds on the skills and knowledge developed in HAP's Practical Skills in Counseling Course. In this six month course, we will explore counselling from the perspective that we have an inner cognitive and emotional life that significantly affects how we live life short term and long term. From these perspectives, we will explore processes and ways to assist clients to become further empowered, self-aware, self-accepting and positive.
The goal of the course is to hone a counselor's skills in counseling as part of a comprehensive training that addresses the developmental trajectory and issues that commonly occur in people seeking counseling. This course will review the basics initially and then will impart knowledge of specific areas often seen in counseling. The focus will be two fold- 1) knowledge increase and skill building, 2) to delve deeper into oneself as a counselor and be a self-reflective practitioner. As with all HAP courses, this course will also address ethical, professional, and legal aspects of being a counselor in India.
Interested candidates may apply directly for this course by completing the interview process and registering. Please read the information below carefully prior to applying.
This course is designed to provide skill development through experience with clients and increase the knowledge base in counseling and psychology. The topic areas covered include the following (subject to some changes in content to improve to course as per students needs):
There will be two in class sessions per week. All classes will be held online. The course is divided into two parts- The first three months will involve in class topics being taught in addition to seeing clients and supervision of client work and the final three months will focus more heavily clinical supervision of client work. This is subject to change based on the needs of the class and skill level of the students- thus, please note some students might get clients earlier than others.
Some changes will happen to the above and below plans based on the needs of the students and common sense
Course begins next in Jan 2025 and will be of six months duration on Mon 430pm to 7 pm and Thursday 430 pm to 7 pm.
All classes are mandatory classes to attend. Students will be expected to complete reading assignments out of class time. Students see clients in this course and this will happen during other times (apart from the mandated class/supervision times), so kindly factor in an addition 2-5 hours per week). The overall time requirements for this course will range from 15-20 hours of work each week (inclusive of online and offline work).
We ensure the highest possible quality of teaching and training by employing only people who have experience, expertise and a proven track record within the counseling field. We encourage our students to bond and work together as our courses typically promote the emergence of healthy group dynamics as well as sufficient time for individual students to contribute to the course. Our supervisors who help with skill development will provide the necessary support to all students to fulfill their aim, matching the students learning and training efforts. Please note that Dr. Diana Monteiro is assisted by several of her top notch counselors to help with teaching, clinical skill development and supervision of students work. Students who complete the course and excel often have the opportunity to assist her with upcoming batches in helping train the next generation of counselors.
This course will be an evaluative course and will have exams and continuous skills evaluation. You will learn more about this during the course meeting/interview with the Director/faculty
Dr. Diana Monteiro obtained her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi, USA and worked as a licensed psychologist (in Tennessee, USA) before returning to India in 2008. Her ardour for providing psychological services made her initiate The Hyderabad Academy of Psychology in Vikrampuri, Secunderabad in 2009. At HAP, Dr. Monteiro and her team of hand-picked counsellors practice counselling, conduct courses and workshops, and supervise other counsellors-in-training. Dr. Monteiro comes across as someone who's intelligent, accomplished and warm, a top-notch trainer and counsellor, and fun to be around. She inspires her trainees with her undying passion for Counseling Psychology.
Dr. Monteiro is often invited to conduct out-reach programs. Her seminars and workshops have covered a variety of topics, which when presented in her gregarious style (so well known in the twin-cities) are often said to be inspiring. Her specialty areas include working with adolescents and adults, suicide prevention, relationship concerns, communication and multicultural issues. She is adept at treating mental health issues from a positive psychology framework and uses strength-based approaches in counselling. Her philosophy of training is based on integrity, ethics and working hard and playing hard to ensure good all round development.
Bona Colaco is a Clinical Psychologist licensed in India with fourteen years of clinical experience in counseling. She completed her Masters in General Psychology from Osmania University, and M.Phil Clinical Psychology from Sweekaar Academy for Rehabilitation Sciences. She also pursued basic and advanced courses in counseling skills from The Hyderabad Academy of Psychology. In India, she has worked with academic institutions conducting trainings in suicide prevention, stress management, study skills, and has provided individual counseling and psychotherapy. She has also worked at the Hyderabad Academy of Psychology as faculty, supervisor, and counselor .
Bona moved to the U.S. in 2015, where she received her Masters in Counseling at Palo Alto University (PAU), California. She also worked on a Stanford Medicine project at Stanford University, Palo Alto. The project researched internet-based interventions to make mental health services accessible and affordable to college students and to help them deal with anxiety and stress. During, and post Masters, she worked at the Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC), a community mental health agency. It included working at an Elementary school as a school counselor and providing psychotherapy at the in-house clinic, working with families, couples, adolescents, and individual adult clients. She returned to India during the pandemic and is currently working with HAP as a Clinical Psychologist/Supervisor/ faculty member. She provides online counseling/psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and couples.
In order to join this course, you must have training and knowledge in counseling and psychology basics (such as HAP's Practical Skills Course or an equivalent course AND be currently enrolled in or have completed a Master's degree in Psychology/Counseling/related area. We have no age limit for our course, so as long as you are emotionally mature and stable, we will consider you for the course.
If you have a Master's but not the Practical skills course completed, please reach out to us and we will help you ascertain whether your existing knowledge base will be sufficient to begin this course.
If you are looking for experience in seeing clients and honing your existing skills with intensive clinical supervision, this is the right course for you.
This course equips you with confidence in your ability to practice counseling and allows you to grow as a therapist. The field of counseling and psychology constantly has opportunities for jobs available, and those jobs look for experience in counseling. Since this course specifically targets experiences in counseling, you automatically become more marketable to workplaces looking for counselors. After successful completion of this course, you will be ready to do counseling in multiple settings.
We are often told by students who have trained with others that our courses are very different than other courses of this kind. We have since learned that we are the only training academy that offers the blend of theory and practical skills, in addition to world-class supervision, therefore most of our students state increased confidence and competence in counseling after course completion.
Please note that while there are no established rules or standards presently in the counseling area, we recommend that our students follow the HAP standards and thus ask that students who want to make counseling their formal career (part time or full time) complete a Master's degree in Psychology or an allied helping area. Without a formal completed degree, our course would not be useful in the future. Please note that with a formal degree, you might be lacking in skills, and thus we feel that our course gives you the chance to learn the needed skills, but we would still recommend getting a formal degree in the area before starting practice. If you have questions about this, call us and we can help you decide whether this course is right for you or not.
Students who join the HAP are expected to adhere to the highest professional standards of practice. This includes but is not limited to, regular class attendance, punctuality, completion of assigned class work and assignments, excellent record keeping, and respect for everyone that they work with. Students may expect the same level of professionalism from their faculty and staff at the HAP.
We believe in open communication and in being genuine and model that for our students. Feedback is a two way process and our open door policy allows students to opportunity to discuss anything with us with the knowledge that we will be open to learning and growing together.
Students who complete the course successfully will receive a certificate of completion.
Classes will be ONLINE ONLY.
Our classroom is your computer and the comfort of your home, along with other essential components like a power point and an active discussion of the topic at hand. We take one break during each class. While we will be missing face to face interactions, our past online batches have proved to us that online classes work as well as face to face classes. In addition, we have been offering online counseling services only since March 2020 at our offices and we have seen an increase in service usage, which suggests that the counseling field is going to continue in a hybrid mode with both in person and online based counseling services.
(1) A laptop or desktop in good working condition with ability for hi-speed internet and zoom along with MS office.
(2) Video has to be on and audio should be working for all classes.
(3) An open mind willing to learn and grow.
(4) Openness to experiences and growth as a person.
Duration : Six months (Jan 2025 to June 2025)
Class timings: Monday and Thursday 430 pm to 7 pm (all classes have to be attended to complete the course)
Fees: Rs. 64900/- (includes applicable GST) (Please note that the GST rate is currently 18%)
Early bird offer: Join in Nov 30th 2024 and pay only Rs. 58500 (which is a savings of Rs. 6400/-) (MUST BE PAID IN FULL AND NOT IN INSTALLMENTS)
Course material: Will be provided electronically via email.
PLEASE NOTE: We have a strict no refund policy so fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances (except if the course is cancelled, so please join after making sure you want to do the course only.
Late date to join: Dec 31st 2024
FEES CAN BE PAID IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER:
Course fees if paying in installments (cannot avail of early bird)
| Installment | Fee + GST(18%) | Due |
| 1 | 27500 + 4950=32450 | On or before Dec 31st 2024 |
| 2 | 16000 + 2880=18880 | On or before Feb 15th 2025 |
| 3 | 11500 +2070= 13570 | On or before March 30th 2025 |
Please note the above is calculated based on an 18% rate of GST. If the GST rate changes, then the new rate will be applicable effective immediately
Fees can be paid by cash, check or via online banking directly into HAP's bank account.
Only payment of fees confirms your seat in the course.
To Apply
A online meeting with the Director and/or faculty is required before you join. Once you have met with the Director and/or faculty, you will be informed immediately about the status of your admission. Once you are offered a seat, payment of the fees will confirm your admission into the program. Please note that we keep our admissions open until seats are filled and once we are full we do not accept any more students, so apply early and confirm your seat.
Meetings for admission: Meetings for admission will be held by appointment only via ZOOM, so please whatsapp and make an appointment on 94939-75140
Documents required: Copy of Masters degree/enrollment in Master's program, and completion of the application form which will be whatsapped to you once you have been accepted and wish to join the course.
TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE: (AFTER THE COURSE MEETING ONLY:
https://forms.gle/w7VNVdtbbYYxLwv66
Need additional information?
For more information AFTER YOU HAVE READ THE ABOVE INFORMATION CAREFULLY, call our office on 040-27847755 or 94939-75140 (between 9 am and 7 pm; Sunday closed) to schedule a meeting. The accreditation or certification for counselling courses is currently not offered by any accrediting or certifying body in India. HAP maintains responsibility for the above course and its content under the guidance of Dr. Diana Monteiro, Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider (Tennessee, USA, License no. 2665). We reserve the right to change the above information.